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Caspian Tern - 2


Caspian Tern - 2
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Copyright: Mario Olteanu (Mariol) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 165 W: 10 N: 1053] (4333)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400L 4.5-5.6 IS USM, Hoya 77mm HMC Super U.V.
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/6400 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite Bird photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-07-23 19:27
Viewed: 504
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Done at Bronte Creek - Oakville

For Dietrich Meyer (meyerd) with my thanks.
Caspian Tern right after diving, emerging from the water with his prey.

Sterna caspia Order CHARADRIIFORMES - Family LARIDAE - Subfamily Sterninae
Other Names
Sterne Caspienne (French)
Charrán caspia, Pagaza Piquirroja (Spanish)

As large as a big gull, the Caspian Tern is the largest tern in the world. Its large coral red bill makes it one of the most easily identified terns throughout its worldwide range.

Description
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Large, gull-like tern.
Black cap.
Body white.
Bill large, thick, and brilliant red with dark tip.

Size: 47-54 cm (19-21 in)
Wingspan: 120-135 cm (47-53 in)
Weight: 530-782 g (18.71-27.6 ounces)
( from "All about Birds")
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A striking shot, Mario. The capture with the mouthful in the beak is a masterful bit of timing. Well composed, too, with the droplets spraying up behind the skid across the water's surface. Very nice and complemented with an informative note.

Thanks for taking us along,
Jim

You really nailed this one with that super fast shutter speed and quick action on your part. The red bill clutching its prize is a great focal point. Nice work.

TFS
Evelynn : )

HI Mariol,

What a timing friend, this is really great shot, you have captured it well.Its such nice story telling picture of bird in action. TFS.

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 477 W: 11 N: 1348] (4706)
  • [2008-07-23 23:21]

Hello Mario,
beautiful natural shot - very clear and great POV. Excellent composition with great details. Well done & TFS!
Siggi

Hello Mario,

What a wonderful action shot!
I can almost see the water splashing up behind the bird's feet!
Perfect timing and good details ... even if a little gruesome, the blood dripping from the fish's head.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Mario,
Excellent action picture of Caspian Tern with great composition and capture of the right moment. You have managed to freeze the movement very well, details are pin sharp and DOF and lighting are just perfect.
TFS
Pekka

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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 86 W: 4 N: 180] (948)
  • [2008-07-24 5:31]

Great timing! Gary

hello Mario

what a great action shot, with fine POV, DOF and framing,
excellent sharpness and details, you where at the good place
in the good moment, TFS

Asbed

Hi Mario,

Another excellent capture! With the hight shutter speed, you have captured this action very well. A shot that I'd like to do.
TFS
Eric

Hello Mario,
Good work! The moment is superb.
Technically well done; well the eye disappears a bit into these blacks but that's all right 'cause
all the rest is very good. For example the highlights aren't blown.
Another good element is the sharpness. 1/6400= a lot of light:-).
TFS
Annick

Hello MArio,
Fantastic shot, excelletn action, good sharpness and depth of field, nice colors and good light, great pose!
Angela

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